REDCAR Bears skipper Gary Havelock believes fans are in for a glimpse of the future tonight.

With Havvy and his Ridewell/Simpson Racing UK Bears making the long trek to Plymouth tomorrow, South Tees Motorsports Park stages its annual Stars of Tomorrow individual meeting this evening.

Most of the riders in action are young Brits in their teens and early 20s - and that’s something which pleases 1992 world champion Havelock.

“There has been concern about the performances of the Great Britain team at world level in recent years,” said the 42-year-old former national team captain.

“But this meeting will demonstrate that the sport’s third tier - the National League - is doing its job in giving real race opportunities to British youngsters.

“Also, last week I was involved in a training day at Buxton for riders aged under 15 and I was very encouraged by what I saw.

“They were willing to listen to my tips and advice and hopefully one day I will no longer be one of only six British world champions in the history of the sport.”

Defending his title will be Steve Worrall of the Scunthorpe Saints who recently finished second to Tai Woffinden in the British Under-21 Championship final at Lakeside.

Another rider to watch is 16-year-old Jason Garrity of Belle Vue Colts, who is mentored by Aces legend Chris Morton, while Australian Mitchell Davey will be using the meeting as an opportunity to catch the eye after being left without a club this year.

Assured of good support from Redcar fans will be Greg Blair, whose tenacious style made him a crowd favourite during his time with the Cubs.